The Anti-Japanese War Begins with the Northeast Army

Chapter 435 What I Like Is Mine
"After all, there are still a considerable number of rebels in North Korea. We have already informed His Majesty the Emperor to allow the troops to withdraw to the vassal state, and only retain necessary institutions such as the consulate and the Metropolitan Police Department in Hunchun."

"Of course, this is necessary to protect overseas Chinese."

As soon as Fukushima Yasumasa finished speaking, Machino Takema, who was sitting next to him, added: "This move will be of great benefit to Marshal Zhang and our empire."

"General Jiang's Jilin Army has been transferred to Hunchun. The cooperation between our two countries will surely become more in-depth—"

"But then again, with the support of Russia, violent terrorist incidents often occur within this vassal state, some of which have even spread to Manchuria and Mongolia... It is not beneficial to the development of our two countries, or even the safety of civilians."

The hidden message here is to tell the leaders of the Fengtian Army: the Russians are causing trouble in our territory, and you, the Fengtian Army, have taken such a big advantage. In the future, you will have to send troops if there is trouble... and you have to go first.

Jiang Cheng smiled awkwardly.

He had no right to express his opinion in such an occasion - of course, he was not willing to express his opinion.

What I want is not just to get you invaders out of Northeast China... I have my eyes on the sea outlet outside the Tumen River as well.

Whatever I set my eyes on is mine.

Just when he made up his mind, the Marshal also spoke up.

The old fox is the most artistic in speaking. His words may sound vulgar and meaningless, but in fact, every sentence has a hidden meaning. He repeatedly emphasizes the friendship between Fengtian and Japan, but keeps asking for more benefits so that he can help you.

Previously, he and Takeo Kikuchi and others had been trying to find ways to facilitate the withdrawal of troops.

Now that the Fengtian Army has won a victory in Hunan, and Matsushita Hideki of the General Staff has also won a victory in Qingdao, it is inevitable that the military will give up some benefits.

Fukushima Yasumasa was already feeling very uneasy at this time.

Because of their previous backstabbings, he and Suzuki Hiroshi were both on the cabinet's "Heavenly Punishment" list. If they didn't create some trouble, when Matsushita Hideki, who had defeated Germany and taken back the Qingdao territory, returned to the Northeast, he would take over the North Manchuria Railway as well.

Under such circumstances, Fukushima's boss, Yoshiichi Tanaka, began to actively plan to send troops to Siberia.

Whether it succeeds or not, it will certainly be able to divert domestic conflicts...Now the momentum of the General Staff has almost completely crushed the military.

Therefore, the withdrawal of troops from Hunchun was, on the one hand, to show goodwill to Marshal Zhang, and on the other hand, to take the fist back to North Korea and prepare to advance northward into Siberia.

Only in this way... can they maintain their status.

"Haha, Marshal Zhang's words really warm our hearts. After all, the cooperation between the two countries will surely last for a long time."

Fukushima Yasumasa glanced at the overly complacent Kikuchi and Machino, and continued, "The schedule for our army's withdrawal has been handed over to your General Staff... As for the rotation to take over Hunchun, I'm afraid I still have to discuss the details with General Jiang."

Jiang Cheng replied calmly: "No problem. The 29th Division will definitely cooperate with your army in the rotation."

"only,"

He suddenly changed the subject, "Jiang has another matter to trouble you, Governor Fukushima... Hehe, the July Brave, a British merchant ship that cooperates with Jilin, seems to be still in Yingkou and has not started unloading. I would like you to mediate this matter."

Fukushima Yasushige looked at Jiang Cheng angrily.

What a petty-minded Jilin governor! It's just a ship. Is it necessary to bring it up on the table in such an occasion?
With a cold look, he replied softly, "These are all trivial matters. General Jiang, please don't ask about them, right?"

Jiang Cheng deliberately smiled frivolously: "That's a small matter. Why don't you supervise it for me now, Chief Fukushima?"

This was a bit too much to handle, even the usually honest Zhang Zuoxiang had a bitter smile, and Wu Junsheng simply laughed out loud. "Look, I've spoiled this kid, he's always acting out his tricks--"

Marshal Zhang's words sounded like he was trying to save Fukushima's situation, but he made a sharp turn in his next sentence, "But I really have to trouble you, Mr. Fukushima, for this matter. My nephew Zhu Qing... is also on the ship!"

Hearing this, Fukushima couldn't hold it in any longer and interrupted him in a muffled voice: "Do it! I'll do it right away!"

Jiang Cheng was happy, picked up the wine glass and said: "Hey, then Jiang would like to thank you here."

With his guarantee, and with so many people from the General Staff "witnessing" today, if he goes back on his word, people like Kikuchi Machino will all be witnesses.

Throughout the entire banquet, people from the Japanese military and the General Staff were in completely different moods. After three rounds of drinks, Fukushima Yasumasa excused himself as being unwell, and hastily ended the banquet and left with his subordinates including Suzuki Hiroshi.

Now that the political enemies were gone, everyone, whether in the Fengtian Army or the General Staff Headquarters, completely lost their dignity and began to talk loudly about some deep-level "cooperation" and so on.

The happiest person here should be Machino Takema - since forming a secret alliance with Jiang Cheng, the old guy has not only accumulated a lot of wealth, but also has an industry.

Completely different from many Japanese devils who believed in the so-called "Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Belt", Machino, who came from a civilian family, only had a heart for making money.

He is not only Jiang Cheng's loyal "Japanese traitor", but also Suzuki Hiroshi who has been trying to win over the consulate and the military.

Now sitting at the same table with the big sponsor, of course I am very happy and positive.

The Marshal chatted about political affairs with these so-called international friends like a fish in water, and although he did not give up an inch of territory in the exchanges, every one of the Japanese felt that he had "strong intention to cooperate" and was a target that was quite easy to control.

After a few drinks, the Marshal seemed a little drunk, and Zhao Xishun hurried forward to support him.

The old fox even deliberately acted like a drunk and naughty person, laughing loudly and saying some vulgar and meaningless words, while he staggered away from the table accompanied by Zhang Zuoxiang and Yang Yuting.

"Come upstairs with me,"

Before leaving, the Northeastern King said in a cold tone that no one could hear clearly, "Asshole."

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As soon as he entered the room, he collapsed on the leather sofa. Zhao Xishun pressed a warm white towel on him and handed it to him respectfully.

The Marshal grunted and took it. He glanced at Zhang Zuoxiang and Yang Yuting with a falcon-like gaze, and finally fixed his almost frozen gaze on Jiang Cheng.

Jiang Cheng believed that he was not at all sensitive when charging into battle and facing the most vicious Japanese invaders and Zhili troops.

But when he met the Northeast King's eyes, a layer of sweat broke out on the back of his heart.

Unconsciously avoiding his gaze, Jiang Cheng lowered his head and said, "Master Shuai."

Seemingly satisfied with his humble response, the Marshal slowly covered his face with the hot towel and hummed a lazily tune.

Hunchun is about to withdraw its troops, so he should be in a good mood.

I broke through the checkpoint for the power plant's equipment... Although the action had been reported to the General Staff Headquarters, it was only carried out after all the elite troops were on board.

(End of this chapter)